Floreant POS

Overview

Orders, kitchen routing, payments and sales reporting sit in one locally running system, so a venue can keep core service moving without an internet connection. The portable ZIP distribution with an embedded database avoids an installer, but also puts more responsibility on the operator to handle deployment and upkeep.

Floreant POS is free under the MRPL 1.2 license, with source access and permission to modify and redistribute it. That flexibility is a meaningful advantage for teams that want control over their POS; it is less compelling for businesses seeking a polished, managed service. The maker identifies Marietta, Georgia, USA as its headquarters.

Key features

Staff can enter dine-in, takeout and delivery orders, including modifiers, combos and special instructions. That supports varied restaurant tickets without fragmenting those workflows across separate order types. Table management is supported, while the stated delivery capability should not be mistaken for a broader online ordering service.

Kitchen tickets can route to thermal printers or a touchscreen kitchen display with bump bar support. Restaurants can choose a print-based or screen-based handoff, although the system does not establish any particular hardware bundle. Role-based access, individual employee logins and audit trails help operators track activity where staff share terminals.

Cash, card and split payments are supported without requiring a particular card processor. Built-in sales reports cover guest counts, average check size, payment breakdowns, profit centers and hourly performance, giving managers useful views of sales mix and service activity.

The 2.0.1 beta update says it removed Log4j 1.x in favor of a modern logging stack and updated Authorize.Net integration. That payment integration was tested with sandbox credentials in the US, Canada, UK and Australia; the maker advises checking it with live credentials before production. A maker case study also describes a customized installation integrated with ADempiere ERP and certified with Givex, but that example does not establish a standard integration package.

Pricing

The Floreant POS plan costs 0.00 USD per free, billed Lifetime free. It includes a free open-source POS and Windows and Linux beta download. There are no paid tiers or usage quotas stated for this plan, but the lifetime-free label does not change the beta status: the maker positions version 2.0.1 for testing, and live payment credentials should be verified before production use.

Platforms

Floreant POS is listed for Linux, macOS, self-hosted use and Windows, while the plan download is described as a Windows and Linux beta. It runs locally and can work offline. Operators should account for that local deployment model rather than expect a web-based service.

Who it's for

It suits restaurants and hospitality operators who need order entry, kitchen routing, table management, employee permissions and reporting without a recurring software charge or internet dependency. Its open-source license may also appeal to organizations that want to modify or redistribute the software.

It is a poor fit for a business that needs a production-ready release without additional payment validation, or that expects a hosted POS with turnkey deployment. Retail is within its stated purpose, but the described workflows are primarily restaurant-focused.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free lifetime access and an open-source license allow modification and redistribution without a software subscription.
• Pros: Offline operation, local storage, and printer or kitchen-display routing support venues that want service workflows to remain on-site.
• Pros: Split payments, employee permissions and detailed sales measures cover practical needs across front-of-house and management.
• Cons: Version 2.0.1 is explicitly a beta intended for testing, so production operators must validate live Authorize.Net credentials before relying on that payment route.
• Cons: A portable ZIP and embedded database point to a locally managed setup rather than a hosted, turnkey deployment.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Restaurant POS Software. Loyverse is worth considering for teams that want Android, iOS or web access and a freemium plan with a free trial; its free POS plan keeps 31 days of sales history, while unlimited history costs 5.00 USD per month.

SpotOn Restaurant may suit operators seeking POS software and hardware, ordering, payments, table layouts, menu management and reporting under an All-In Plan; processing minimums and a two-year minimum term apply. HungerRush offers a freemium alternative with a qualifying Starter plan for one location and one POS terminal, so it is relevant to eligible operators who prefer a web, iOS or Android platform.

LOOP POS is an option for Android, iOS or Windows users who can work within a free plan capped at one outlet, two staff accounts, 30 days of sales history and 50 AI prompts per month. TablePort Sites is a web-based choice for a restaurant whose priority is publishing a live site on a TablePort address, rather than running a POS.

Waiterio may suit businesses wanting a cross-platform restaurant system with paid monthly plans, including a Small plan at 39.00 USD per month for 600 orders. BEPOZ is another paid POS option, with month-to-month subscription terms and pricing available by contacting the maker. NCR Voyix POS is aimed at retail settings such as grocery, convenience and fuel, department and specialty retail, with pricing available by contacting NCR Voyix.

Verdict

Choose Floreant POS if you want a free, modifiable system for local restaurant operations, especially when offline use and flexible kitchen routing matter. Its order, payment and reporting capabilities make a credible foundation, but the beta release and requirement to validate live payment credentials are strong reasons to look elsewhere if your priority is production use with minimal setup risk.